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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Snrntopn Races.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug 80. This is the
eleventh extra day. First race, for two-year-
olds, five furlongs: Crimser first, Jack
Cocks second, Carrie g. third Time
1.O4 1-2 Odds to /. Williams rode tha
winner.
Second race, one mile: Pericles first, Gray
Cloud second Breton third. Time "A Ia.
Third race, one mile and a half: AlariC
first, Sour Mash second, Orlando third.
Time 2:4l 1-2 Odds 3 to 5. Vincent rode
the winner.
Fourth race, three-quarters OF a mile:
Queen Elizabeth first, Gardey second,
frankie B third Time t:!7 1-2, Odds to
s. Vincent rode the winner.
Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles
Malva R first, Clonee second, Burton third
Time 1:54 IL Odds to |.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
SniIOrA KaaCnad.

HALIFAX, N. s., Aug. SO.-The steamer
Mohican, from the Clyde, with the Messrs
Clarke, with party of friends, bound for
New York to see the race for the American
cup, put into this port at midnight with the
crew Of the ship Lillian, of st. John, N. B.. +,
who they had picked up Saturday morning
They encountered very heavy weather
during the past week. On Saturday morn
ing they sighted the Lillian dismasted and
helpless. They bore down on her, and after
five hours work succeeded in taking of the
entire crew, including the captains wife
and the stewardess, making seventeen
in all
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Panar neaIarn Annirn.

CINCINNATI Aug 30.-William st. Clair
Ross, doing business as w. st. Clair g. Co. ,
paper dealers at Third and Elm, assigned to
Harlan p Lloyd. The assets are S95, 900
and the liabilities $50, 900 Preferences were
made to the Equitable National bank of
S4,230. 99 Ida H. Ross, IS, 600; Queen City
National bank, $40 5Hs. 23. The assignor has
dealt in envelopes, paper bags, ETC., and his
failure is due to the assignment Of eastern
houses with which he dealt Ross was orig
inally member of Ross, Robbins Sc George,
paper dealers, but afterward withdrew and
went into business for himself.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Schooner Sank.

New York, Aug. 31,-Iho tug Impsrator
ccllided with the schooner H. N. Ravens
this morning. The schooner wes cut in two
and sank Immediately, and one OF her crew
was drowned The tug was standing over
from Bayonne to Red Hook, and the schooner
was beating her way UP the bay Just as
the tug was about TO pass the Haven's, Capt
Nelson, who was at the wheel of the former,
leaned over to close window in the pilot
house. AS he did so he slipped and the mo-
ton of his body threw the wheel over so
that the tug headed for the schooner into
which she crashed sinking her.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Iri.h Commi.sionor Appolntod.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3t.-The president
to-day appointed Professor @. Brown
Goods, assistant secretary Of the SmNthson-
ian institution, to be United States fish
commissioner, Solicitor McCus having
declined TO accept the position.
Professor Goode now holds exactly the
Same place in the Smithsonian which Pro-
lessor Baird held when he was appointed
fish commissioner. His qualifications for
the office are undoubted and he will no
doubt accept the position. He has been
associated with the fish commission from its
very inception, and has performed valuable
servVbs in connection with it. His expert
or a ;oes back to 1871. In 1875 he was
employ ed in connection with the govern
ment fishery board for the centennial exhi-
bition in 1877 as statistical expert in behalf
Of the state department at Halifax, and in
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Brutally Assaulted,

CINCINNATI, Aug 3l.-While standing
on a car crossing of the Newport bridge at
o'clock a. m, Frank Jacoby, night yard
master Of the Louisville Short Line rail-
road, was struck on the head by bowlder
thrown by some unknown person. He would
have fallen from the train to instant death
but for the prompt acton of a brakeman
He has remained unconscious, and of course
could give no clue to his assaiant 1t is
thought that his skull is fractured
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Colored Camp Meeting.

REDWOOD O., Aug. 31.-The colored
camp meeting at this place closed with
spectacular representation of the Prodigal
Son. That one approached the stage in the
early part Of the evening and demanded his
patrimony, At the close of the sermca by
Rev, Daniel Lucas, of Hillsboro, he returned
III tattersd garments, and a fatted cali,
roasted whole, was served to 1,5OO worship
ers amidst the greatest rejoicing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
pIessenger Boy AasauIted.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 3l.-Joseph Shock, a
messenger boy in the employ of the Balti-
more & Ohio Telegraph company, was
struck on the head and knocked senselsss
yesterday evening by negro named Duras
Roaa The attending physicion says the
boys injuries will prove fatal, owing to con-
cussion Of the brain. The assault was unpro-
v0kad
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
A Big Fire In Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug 3O.-The Anchor
Manufacturing company's cooperage estab-
lishment, covering twenty acres of ground
on the Detroit river below the city, burned
this morning. Loss $500, 900. Four hun
dred men will be thrown out of employ
ment. About two months ago the big New
York sugar manufacturers, Peter Have
meyers Sons secured control of the stock
of the company, and the works since have
been making barrels for that firm They
also had large contracts for furnishing bar
relsfor Minneapolis Touring mills.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

ST. JOHNS, N. F., Aug. 3l-The storms
of Friday and Saturday are said by old sea
captains to be the worst ever experienced in
the fishing season. Over one hundred
schooners and bankers are now in port, each
one disabled. A number of men and vessels
are lost. sixty-ton schooner, bottom up,
was sighted before the storm was at its
height
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Fighting a Railroad Land Grant,

NEW ORLEANS Aug 3O-The proposed
ordinance granting some three thousand
feet Of water front to tho Illinois Central
railroad, is vigorously opposed by the labor
organizations in the city. 1t is said that a
sufficient number of votes has been obtained
to pass the ordinance through the council.
The knights of LaboG will hold a mass
meeting in front Of the City hall on Tuesday
night, and if the grant is made some sensa.
tional proceedings are looked for.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Testimonx Of tho Ives CaAe.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 3.-The testimony
taken before Referee Noah Davis, in the at
tempt to find where Ives missing books are,
had been all written out to-day, and this
morning all the witnesses examined had
signed their testimony with the exception
Of H. 8. Ogden, who is i'll, and Ives, Dore-
mus and Staynor, who will not do 80 unless
compelled by the court, until that part OF
their replies is stricken out which was given
In answer to the referees question.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Work stopped I'm the LebIoh Nina

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 3l.-A suspension
of work has been ordered in the mines of
the Lehigh region. This has been made
necessary by the large accumulation Of coal
at Amboy and other points. The Lehigh
company has overshipped its allotment of
production by roo, 600 tons. 1t is believed
that other companies will at different times
between now and November order short
Rusnenaion of work
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
North Atlantic squadron.

New YORK, Aug. 3O.-A Newport special
to the World says that the North Atlantic
squadron arrived in Buzzard's bay Sunday
afternoon, with the Little Yantic in tow Of
the Doll hin. The poor condition Of the
Yantic's boilers was plainly noticed, as she
could not keep up with the squadron speed
of six and one-haf knots an hour, and in or
der not to lose her altogether she was taken
in tow by the Dolphin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
suIoided ON an Elevated Road.

BROOKLYN, N. Y. Aug. 81. "A man ap-
parently forty-five years Of age, threw him
self from the platform Of the elevated road
at the Lexington and Summer avenue sta
tion yesterday evening falling in front OF a
train He was torn to pieces by the locomo-
tive, and portions of his body fell to the
street below. In the mans pocket was a
card bearing the words, "My address, A
Gally, Bis Broadway, New York" There
was also 81 in money and some circulars of
aatinnr hniinna
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Sensntion nt Timn. Ohio.

TFFIN, o., Aug 3l.-Jemima s. Buckley,
aged seventy three, has sued for divorce
from hey husband, H. NJ. Buckley aged
forty three, whom she charges with, trying
to cheat her out of her property and also un-
faithfulneSS. They were married in Michi-
gan about year ago, she being the owner
of considerable property. A big sensation
l. u .nAnnlAI
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
A Two Round Prire Flight.

UTICA, N Y, Aug. 3O.-Eddie Connors,
of New York, and Patrick Slattery, of Ro-
chester, two heavy weights, fought with
skin tight gloves near here, this morning,
for $50 side and the gate receipts. Tbs
fight was very vicious. The referee gave
Conners the fight on claim Of foul in the
second round Slattery's friends were very
indignant, and there was narrow escape
from a general row
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

BENJAMIN HOPKINS. morning the luu8d
sent in his decision and it was filed in the
United States court.
Mrs Sage is still dangerously i'll and the
judge finding it impossible to leave her had
his messenger bring it to town. He over
rules the application, and recites tha
criminal charges against the prisoner-ths
misappropriating Of $500, 00O of the Fidelity
funds, making report as to the condition
Of the bank which was fraudulent to tina
extent Of 1856, ,3lO and conspiring with f.
L. Harper and Ammi Baldwin in issuing
fraudulent drafts to the amount of $780,,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Jockey VESTS Condition.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. Sl.-Jockey West,
who was injured yesterday in the first race,
1T last accounts this afternoon was still
alive, but still in precarious condition.
His right side is paralyzed, and his skull is
injured, The chances for his recovery are
gsry slight
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
G. A. II A.snlntinna-

ERIE, Pa, Aug. 3l.-Robert Wainright
Scott Post No. G., A. R., last night adopted
resolution with reference to the insult to
President Cleveland at Wheeling, w. Va,
last Friday as follows: "Be it resolved that
such action meets with the unqualified dis
approval and disapprobation of this post,
and that copy of this resolution be for
warded to the department commander of
Pennsylvania
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
The Czar Ill

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 3l.-The czar con-
tracted cold on his journey between Cron-
stadt and Copenhagen, and has siuce suf-
tered from an acute attack of rheumatism
in his left shoulder He was unable to at
tend church on Sunday, as he was expected
TO, being confined TO his room and compelled
to carry his arm in a sling
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Tried To shnnt HI. Som.

XENIA, o., Aug. 31.-Samuel s. Good, at
one time an inmate Of an insane asylum,
attempted to shoot his son at this place. He
was taken back to the Dayton asylum.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Sixteen Horses burned to Doath.

New York, Aug. 30-A block of three
story frame buildings extending from
Flushing street to Newton creek, on Vernon
avenue, Hunters Point, L. l., owned by
John C. Provost, together with extensive
coal sheds, elevator stables and wagon
house, were destroyed by fire last night and
sixteen horses were burned to death. The
buildings were occupied chiefly by Pringle
& Boice, whose loss is placed at $40, 900 ;
insured, Mr., Provost's loss is $50, 600; in
surance small
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
window Glass strike.

PIrrsBURG, Aug. @l.-To-morrow the
two weeks vacation of the window glass
blowers ends, but they will not return to
work September |, their domand for ten
per cent increase having been refused The
glass blowers get from 1850 to 81, 900 per
year. There is every indication of a long
atruopla
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Took Part With the Hogs and Dog,

NIcHoLAsvILLE, KY, Aug. 3l.-Coroner
7. J. Crawrs hogs have been tormented by
Henry Clay Hoover's dogs The respective
owners of the belligerent hogs and dogs
armed with shotguns and became partici-
pants In the fracas. Both were wounded
and ara now nndar arrest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Blr Coal E1chanrs Formed,

ZANKsvILLE, O., Aug. 3l.--Ths coal ship.
pers Of this city, employing 1000 men,
formed an association Monday called thu
Central Coal exchange.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
struots Gas in BIue sbaIs.

AKRON, o., Aug. 81 --Drillers at the F.
Schumacher Milling CO. gas we'll, at Cas-
cado mill, struck gas last night in blue shale,
500 feet down The gas ignited and flames
shot up above the derrick and the appartus
was with difficulty saved The well will be
dug deeper and shut 1t has excellent pros
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

New HAVEN, Conn, Aug 3l.-The en-
balmed body of a two-headed infant was re-
ceived here to-day from Hayti by Professor
Moses G. White, of the Yale Medical school.
The infant lived uttwelve minutes after its
birth. 1t will be used by the professor in
illustrating his lectures before the medical
students
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
shot Nv Unkuown Parti.a.

CENTRALIA, ILL.,, Aug. 81. George Ar
sott, . farmer residing near Rome, Ill, was
waylaid Saturday night and shot three
times by unknown parties He will hardly
recover Arnott was very quarrelsome
man, and the shooting is supposed to be the
rnaiilt of an old feud
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
State Treasurer Appointed.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, Aug. 81. William
Livsey, cashier of the state treasury under
NJ. s. Quay, who has just resigned, was
appointed state treasurer by Governor
Beaver to-day. Mr.. Livsey was former
state treasurer
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Short in His Accounts.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. S1.-William
Boyer, employed as boOkkeeper for w. W.
Tyler, large lumber dealer and vessel
owner, is short in his accounts about seven
thousand dollars. Boyer was allowed to re-
sign week ago, when it became known
that there was shortage and fled the town.
A warrant is out for his arrest
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Chicago Printers Want Nine Hours.

OhicbBO frinters "AnS Ni"o HourSs
CHICAGO, Aug. 90-The Typographical
union held meeting yesterday. Nearly
four hundred members were present. Ths
object Of the gathering was TO take action
on the proposition to the effect that nino
hours should constitute . days work. 10
was unanimously adopted that on and after
November next that all printSrs should In
atat nm H.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Jumped FROM a DTovIur TrnIn.

TIFFrN, O., Aug. 3l.-Miss Addie Alexan.
der, who has just returned from visit to
New York, jumped off the train while in
motion at this place, late last night, and
sustained fatal injuries
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Killed In n Saloon.

MoaEHEAD, KY, Aug. SO.-John Lick.
aged twonty-four, got drunk In Gen. Sparks
saloon at Whitesville, near here. Sparks
then ordered him out Of the house, but Lick
refused to 60, whereupon Sparks picked up
q shotgun and fired, killing him instantly.
Sparks was Jailed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
"Rllnkx" Morgan Indicted.

CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 3l.-"Blinky"
Morgan, the burglar who murdered Detec-
tive Hulligan, Of Cleveland, has been
indicted in Michigan for robbing postoffics
and iewelry store at Hart, Ociana county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Aug S1.-The SUBJ
ject of General Master Workman Powderly's
address on October before the National
convention of Knights of Labor in this city
will be "The world as knighthood would
la
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 3l.-Montgomery, tho
murderer, ended his ten days fast yesterday
morning by eating a hearty meal. Turnkey
Davis informed the prisoner that arrange
had been made with two doctors to pump q
good meal into his stomach. He thereupon
o.Jarad Jionar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Fell From a College window.

SALEM, o., Aug. Sl.--Louis Berkemer,
of this place, attending Mount Union col,
lege, at Alliance, fell from the third story
window of the college building and sustained
fatal in iuries.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Sninr on a niu Claim

NoRwALR, O., Aug 3l.-W. D. Lee has
brought suit against E. NJ Downer a
former Granville banker, for 800, 900, with
interest since 1881, which amount he claims
has accumulated in loans by Downer. Both
are snaculators
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Attemnted s,ricidn.

BUcYRus, O., Aug. 3l.-Cruel Stewart
Sheckles wouldn't take his sweetheart, Cora
Miller, to a reunion at Gallon, and the poor
girl took it so TO heart, that she attempted
suicide yesterday. The ball penetrated two
inches below the heart.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Fire at Pomerox, Ohio.

PoMERoY, o., Aug. 81. Blacttner's car
riage works, the Central school building and
a number of dwellings burned here last
night. Loss 5000, with a small insur-
AnCa.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
The AtIantIo WItbdrawn.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-The yacht Atlantic
has been withdrawn from participation in
the trial races to choose competition for
the Thistle in the races for the American
cup.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
RIaw Out HIa Rrnins.

PRINCETON, Ind, Aug. sl.-Charles G.
Gourley, aged twenty two, a school teacher,
blew out his brains with revolver at his
home in this place. No cause assigned.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

reduction Of hid
bail has been ro.
fused by Judge
Sage and it 10 still
100000. Last FRI
day Mr.. Hopkins
attorney, Warner
M. Bateman, and
United States Dls-
trict Attorney Bur
net went to Leb.
anon and argued
pro and con. Thia
p,ornin1 tho it,doya
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 3l.--Jamss A.
Riley, aged thirty, Of ls24 Byrd street, an
engine hostler for for the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, was run over by freight train
yesterday and cut in two.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 31.--Louis J.
Filley's tobacco warehouse and farm build
ings at Bloomfield, were totally destroyed
by fire last night. Loss, $4,000; partially
insured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Jailed For Biyamy.

LEBANON, o., Aug. 3l.-James Cleveland,
alias b. F. Echols, and wife, living at this
place since last December, were jailed Mon
day on charge of bigamy. Echols left a
wife and children in Duquoin, Ill.,, and
eloped with the vito Of James FIeener.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Jake sharp's Condition.

New York, Aug. 31.-Jacob Sharp's con-
dition is without material change to-day.
He arose at an early hour this morning and
was so weak that he had to be helped to his
couch,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Thrown From = Ruray.

RIPLEY, O., Aug M,--Mra J. NJ Gill;
land, wife Of tho president Of the CitiEsns'
National bank, at this place, was thrown
from her buggy and seriously injured.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

CENTRRBURe, O., Aug. 3i.-The town
hall and Gates livery stable, at this place,
were destroyed by fire early yesterday
morning. An attempt had been made by
fire bugs to burn the town
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01

LOGAN, O., Aug. 3o.--The rema ins Of ths
old man ground by the cars near here Tues
day night, we're identified Sunday az Will
lam Blach, of Athens, O.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Paper MIN Destroved By Fire.

ELKHART Ind, Aug 3i.-A portion Of
the paper mill of this city was destroyed
by fire Monday. Loss $1,000 Cause un-
known,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Machinery stopped BY an Eel.

ENoN, O., Aug 3l.--An enormous eel
became entangled In the water wheel Of q
large paper min at this place, and stopped
the machinery for some time.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Ferdinand's Primo Minister.

SOFIA, Aug, 3l-M. Stambulof has in
formed Prince Ferdinand that he will under
take to form a ministry.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Died From Lockjaw.

TIFFIN, o., Aug. 3l.-John Dell thirty
years Of age, stepped on a rusty nail week
ago and died from lockjaw Monday.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Cut by, n Circular Saw

WABASH, Ind, Aug 31.-William Bitt-
ner, of this place, had his right arm cut Oft
by circular saw,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Felt A slight shook.

AUGUSTA, Ga, Aug S0-A slight shock
Of earthquake was felt here about 10:pa
o'clock last night
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested.

Mt STERLING, KY, Aug. 3l.-- K. Lee,
alleged horse thief, wsa arrested at this city
and taken to Troy, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1887-09-01
BENZ. HOPKINS BAIL

Judge Sage OVerruleS the Application fOP
Reduction In tho Amount.
CINCINNATI, Aug 30.-Beniamin Hopkins
win remain in Jail. The application for